Fractional Technical Lead

Job Summary

In a temporary independent contractor role, the Fractional Technical Lead will provide engineering leadership for an AI-powered simulated classroom project, managing junior engineers and collaborating with external partners while working remotely within the US.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and mentor junior engineers, ensuring task scoping and code quality
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to external development partners and evaluate their deliverables
• Develop technical strategy and recommendations on team structure based on project findings

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in a player-coach capacity, conducting code reviews and mentoring
• Strong fluency in modern web stacks, particularly TypeScript, React, and Node.js
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced coding pipelines and managing external development partners
• Clear communication skills for collaboration with non-technical stakeholders